"The Importance of Being Earnest" is a comedic play by Oscar Wilde that was first performed in 1895. It tells the story of two young gentlemen, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who create imaginary characters to escape their respective responsibilities. They both fall in love with women who believe they are the fictional characters, leading to hilarious confusion and misunderstandings. The play satirizes the upper-class society of Victorian England, highlighting their hypocrisy, triviality, and obsession with social status. It is considered one of the greatest works of comedic literature in English, renowned for its witty dialogue, clever plot, and memorable characters.

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